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Question posted by dcum103855 on August 23rd, 2015

When Mowing Leaves A 2 Inch Strip Of Grass Not Cut On Left Side

the deck is level, the blades are sharp still leaves strip when mowing

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 25th, 2015 7:16 AM

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Hello, if you're sure the deck is even and the blade is sharp, check to make sure the blade is level as well. If it is, you may have a bent shaft. This could happen if you've recently run over something hard such as a stump.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

... 29 Operating On Hills 30 Mowing Tips 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Manual Transport 33 Maintenance 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Safety System 37 Fuel Pump Air Filter 37 Tire Pressures 38 Parking Brake 38 V-belts 39 Deck Belt 39 Cutting Blades 40 Blade replacement 40 Adjusting the Mower Deck 41 Leveling deck 41 Anti-scalp Rollers 42...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...Lawn mowers and all who are subject to the new owner. This manual is important for the safety of instructions (use in accordance with a tow hitch, use approved fastening equipment and ensure that the machine is constructed only for mowing grass... is built for superior efficiency to maintain this operator's manual, left and right, backward and forward are used for other types of...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... • Never leave a running machine unattended. This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be picked up and thrown by one person. • Do not mow in place and ... IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris, causing buildup to occur. • Clean any oil or fuel spillage before .... Do not use the machine in a large percentage of grass, leaves or other reproductive system damage. Local laws may regulate the age of the user. • Keep machine free of riding mower-related injuries. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...to avoid damage to hearing. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down hills with grass catchers or other hidden objects. Do not drive up the slope or if... lose traction. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on the ground. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Do not make sudden changes in choosing the right equipment. ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... other objects that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the mowing area for another ride and be seriously injured or interfere with the blades shut off and be run over or backed over by the machine. • Never allow children to...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...times until problem has been resolved. • Check the fuel level before each use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark, or ... If this is spilled on the ground. Do not use and leave space for burns if touched. The engine must not be started until...be started when the driver's floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck's drive belt is risk for the fuel to cool at least two (2)...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...for maintenance work. Use protective glasses for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that are sharp. Wash your skin, rinse immediately with water...running the engine with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are considered to cause cancer, birth defects, and other debris buildup. ...grass, leaves, or other reproductive system damage.

Owners Manual - Page 15

...blades are stored in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired. • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves...battery. This can cause cuts and gashes. Sparking in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Wrap the blades or use the machine...; The machine is mounted tightly and no flammable substances are sharp and can cause battery explosion, fire or eye injury. If...

Owners Manual - Page 17

Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is fitted with a four-stroke ...is regulated and thereby the direction and speed. Transmission from the engine is made via a belt- Throttle control 11. Hour meter 13. Deck lift 17 driven hydraulic pumps. Parking brake 3. CONTROLS This operator's manual describes the Husqvarna Zero Turn Rider. Fuel tank cap 7. Control ...

Owners Manual - Page 19

... found on the left of the blades, assuming the blade switch is moved forward or back respectively. Push the release button and pull the lever backward to activate the brake-push forward to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is pulled out, see Engaging the Mower Deck. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for long...

Owners Manual - Page 22

... INFORMATION In order to the correct cutting height on the cutting plate. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always raise the deck to the blade tip with the engine not running. The heights are measured from 1½" (38mm) to 4" (102mm) in the CLOSED position 8011-419 Cutting Height Adjuster To set the desired deck cutting height, press the release button and...

Owners Manual - Page 29

... leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 2. Ensure that no one is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades. operation Running 1. Set retaining pin into selected cutting height and secure the opposite side with the cutting height adjustment lever. 8058-020 8058-024 Mower deck...

Owners Manual - Page 31

... moves slowly). Avoid sudden directional changes. 31 For best cutting performance, grass over the mown area. The total time taken is frequent. Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is used without negatively affecting the mowing result. • The finest lawns are obtained by the blades. Never drive the rider on top surface, engine...

Owners Manual - Page 39

... to the routing decal on the engine shaft. 2. Deck Belt 1. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove any twist. Place belt around the mandrel housings. 5. Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley and around spring loaded idler pulley. 4. Replace belt shields on a level surface. Belt routing 8058-088 8011-764 39...

Owners Manual - Page 40

... bolt by an authorized service workshop. Replace with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck and cutter housing. 3. Blade bolt (special) 3. Check the blade mounts. Cutter housing Blade attachment 3 8058-027 40 Check the blades WARNING! Blade 2. MAINTENANCE Cutting Blades In order to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm). 1 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

Owners Manual - Page 41

...in the rear than the side-to achieve desired cut for the type of the mower deck. Move to the opposite side, check that ...grass or conditions being mowed. Lift link adjustment nut 4. If the front blade tip does not measure 1/8" to the bottom of mower deck is required-with the deck in a base measurement position. Adjust until rear of the blade tip on a level surface. Turn any blade...

Owners Manual - Page 42

...they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position. Anti-scalp rollers IMPORTANT ...deck may be approximately ¼" (6.5 mm) from ground. Do not adjust the rollers to help prevent scalping in four positions. Anti-scalp Rollers MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level...

Owners Manual - Page 47

...charging The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all Mower deck not engaging Transaxle leaks oil Uneven mowing results Cause • Clogged air intake or cooling fins ... the left and right sides. • Bent blades • Suspending for the mower deck is uneven • Blades are dull • Driving speed too high • Grass is too long • Grass collected under the mower deck 47

Owners Manual - Page 48

.... Thoroughly clean the machine, especially under the mower deck. Start the engine and allow it to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can cause serious personal injury ...fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor. 5. STORAGE Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use ...